Ombudsman
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Office of the Chief Inspector
ODRC Chief Inspector
11/100
Summary
The ODRC Office of the Chief Inspector (OAC 5120-9-30, R.C. 5120.06) is an internal oversight body within the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, reporting directly to the ODRC Director. The Chief Inspector has full, unannounced access to all department facilities and records, investigates staff misconduct and inmate grievances, and may recommend disciplinary action. It also administers the inmate grievance process statewide. Because the Chief Inspector is appointed by and reports to the ODRC Director, it operates as an internal oversight mechanism rather than an independent external body.
Independence Scorecard
11/100
Nominal
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | No |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- Ohio Administrative Code Rule 5120-9-30; R.C. 5120.06
- Citation
- R.C. 5120.06; OAC 5120-9-30
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All ODRC facilities, staff, and inmates